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Fort Kochi Beach
- Location : 12 Kms From Emakulam , Kerala
- Famous As : Popular Beach In Kerala
- Prime Attraction : Bolghatty Palace
- Main Attraction : Fort Kochi Carnival
One excellent way to discover and learn about historic Fort Kochi Beach is taking a tour walking through its busy lanes. Kochi is a picturesque fishing village, about 12 ms from Ernakulam, and was once the first European township in India. It has a rich and vibrant past as is evident in various influences such as the Portuguese, Dutch and British, which shaped this town and can be seen in the Indo-European architecture remnants located everywhere.
One of the main attractions in Fort Kochi Beach is the historic fort, which enables you to get familiar with its colonial past and the many European countries who ruled over it. Kochi was the stop over for seafarers who arrived here from distant locations, across the world. The most interesting event here is the Cochin beach Carnival, which is a colorful event that takes place on New Year. This fun-filled event is one that's not to be missed.
Fort Kochi Beach is also the location of St.Francis Church, India's oldest churches. This beach area is lovely, unspoiled, and is the perfect place for a those who want to enjoy beach waters in quiet solitude. The beautiful stretch of beach area is just right for games such as cricket and volleyball. This area is also right for practicing yoga, while the waters here are ideal for a swim and sighting dolphins.
Being an obscure fishing village, a leisurely walk through the lanes of the city is the best way to discover historic Cochin Beach. As it was the first European township in India, Kochi has an eventful and colorful history. Lying at a distance of 2 kms from Ernakulam city, this town was shaped by the Portuguese, the Dutch and later the British. The results of these cultural interfaces are seen in the many buildings here which exhibit Indo-European architecture.
A stroll on the unspoiled Sands of Kochi When you take a walk on the lovely sands of Kochi, you will be amazed at its natural splendor. Its long line of huge fishing boats, islands of greenery, flocks of raven and drongos are a beautiful sight. As you walk here, you can get close to the famous Chinese fishing nets that line the north-west shore lying under the cobalt blue sky.
There are lots of interesting elements here such as meeting a fortune teller who will predict your future or a snake charmer or acrobat who will entertain you for a couple of rupees. Your children can play in the beautiful beach sands while you sit, relax and enjoy the vivid colors of the sunset before returning home. It's best to plan your trip on New Year eve so that you can attend the fun filled Cochin Carnival at the Cochin Beach.


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Supernatural Season 3 Review: Saving Dean From Hell
When someone asks me about my favorite season of Supernatural, I always tell them that it's a toss between seasons one and three. Now that I've rewatched the seasons, that hasn't changed. There are some great episodes in the third season of the show. It was just a shame that it was the shortest season.
Season three aired when the writer's strike hit. Supernatural wasn't the only show that suffered. If you look at the majority of shows that aired in the 2007/2008 season, you'll find that the number of episodes were cut. Supernatural was cut from the usual 22/23 episode seasons to just 16. Part of me really felt that there was more that could have been done with characters, but the writers did the best they could with the number of episodes they had left.
The Introduction of Female Leads
Supernatural season three was the first time that female leads had been introduced into the show. I wondered whether they tried to do that with Jo and Ellen in season two, but people just didn't like the idea of love interests for either boys. To be honest, Ruby and Bela weren't exactly welcomed that well by some of the female fans.
Personally, I loved both the characters. I liked Bela more, and would have loved to have seen her get more episodes than she did. She was a little like a female Dean, just focusing on using the supernatural world for her own personal gain than saving people. With her type of upbringing, it wasn't exactly that surprising. It would have been nice for Dean and Sam to realize just why she had her parents killed when she was 14, and I wonder whether they would have if the show had got its full episode season.
Ruby on the other hand was an interesting character. Katie Cassidy is a great actress, and I'm really glad that she got Gossip Girl and Arrow off the back of Supernatural. I'm not going to go into how Ruby turned out in season four right now, but I had high hopes for her during season three. She seemed like a character that could be trusted (I know that's what it was supposed to look like) and I really wanted her to turn out like that.
The introduction of female leads also helped to expand the show and the mythology. It led to the introduction of other male leads from season four onwards. It really is just a shame that so many female fans were so against female characters.
Bringing in Lilith
As soon as Lilith's name was mentioned in the show, I knew who she was going to be. The show had been very good with mythology up to this point, and there was no way the writers were going to miss out on the fact that Lilith is supposed to be the first ever demon.
Of course, that wasn't really brought up in Supernatural's third season. She was just the most powerful demon the Winchester brothers had ever faced.
One thing that I loved about her was that she inhibited children. There is something about evil children that is more creepy for me than evil adults. The girls that they got to play her—especially the second actress—were excellent. Their ability to go from sweet to evil in a matter of milliseconds is something that will help them in the future. I would have liked to see more of them throughout the season, but again I believe that was partially due to the writer's strike, so I won't complain too much.
The Best Season Finale to Date
The season three finale is by far the best to date. While I really loved season one with the major cliffhanger, the season three one made it clear that anything could happen.
Throughout the whole of season three, I was wondering when Dean would be saved. How would Sam get his brother out of his deal without dying himself? I'd read a few fan fictions that offered different versions, but I really wanted to see how the Supernatural writers were going to do it.
I had a feeling that it would be left to the last minute, but I never expected what happened next. It's been the only time that I never expected a season finale (bar the first season) to end the way it did. They actually killed Dean off and sent him to Hell.
For the whole break I wondered how they were going to continue. Would we see Dean in Hell? Would he somehow claw his way out like John did and become a ghost? Would Ruby somehow save him? There were lots of questions that came up.
Of course, we know how it turned out, and I did enjoy it at first. I'm not going to go into my thoughts about later seasons yet. For now I'll just say that the twists brought in had me going for a while. It was clear that Eric Kripke had a big plan and the show needed all the first five seasons to explain everything. Dean going to Hell was just part of that larger storyline.
Season three had a mixture of overall storylines and standalone episodes. Some of my favorite episodes come from Supernatural's third season, including Bad Day at Black Rock and Jus In Bello. It is a shame that it was cut to just 16 episodes, but there is a good reason for that and the writers worked with what they had quite well. It really has set the bar high for future seasons in my opinion.
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Today I am taking a quick look on the Corsair Strafe keyboard, it comes with Cherry MX RED switched, and also it had RED LED's. So lets take a closer look.
In this review we're going to look at the service provided by VPN provider NordVPN. We're going to look at its privacy protection features, region unblocking functionality, usability and the speed you can expect when browsing and downloading through the VPN.
Welcome to Myce's review of the Toshiba N300 6TB SATA High Reliability HDD.
Corsair is not stranger when it comes to RAM, they have manage to release some RAM modules that were outstanding, and also pushed the speed of their RAM products to its max. However this days speed is only one part of the reason on why you buy your RAM, the aesthetics of the RAM is another reason, and so far Corsair has done a great job at this. Now they have pushed things even further simply by introducing the Vengeance RGB DDR4 RAM. So lets take a closer look on the Corsair Vengeance DDR4 RGB RAM and its performance.
The Ballistix Elite DDR4 RAM has been updated, on size and it also got a small boost on the speed, now the top DDR4 RAM that Ballistix has to offer can reach a maximum speed of 3466Mhz, so let find you how the preform.
Not everyone want a flash drive just to move data from one place to another, some of us need o have a large drive with us all time and also a must is that the drive will be able to handle rough conditions. Lexar's Tough USB3.1 flash drive is here to rescue you, so lets take a look on what it has to offer and how it performs.
Today I will be taking a quick look on the Seagate 2TB barracuda hard drive. So lets find out how it performs.
Welcome to Myce's review of the Micron 5100 ECO SATA 1920GB Enterprise SSD. This is the second of two reviews featuring Micron's 5100 range and the first was for the Micron 5100 MAX 960GB model, which you can see by clicking here. We found the Micron 5100 MAX to be an outstanding drive, please read on to see what we make of its ECO sibling.
Today I will be taking a closer look on the new Ballistix Sport LT DDR4 ram, this is the 4x4GB 2666MHz kit and offers an increase in speed from 2400MHz, lets find out what else it has to offer.
Welcome to Myce's review of the Toshiba X300 6TB SATA Consumer HDD (hereafter referred to as the X300).
I normally review Enterprise Storage products, particularly Enterprise SSDs. As you will see below, Toshiba targets the X300 at professional workstation users; or to put it another way the heavy weight end of the consumer market's requirements. I am a self-confessed storage freak and I have in excess of 10TB of SSD storage in my home PC, including an NVMe based SSD as my boot drive and SATA and SAS SSDs being run in RAID 0 configurations. These days I can't imagine that I would ever recommend anyone uses an HDD as a boot drive but I was motivated to investigate what it is like to live with a state of the art, high performance, HDD for data storage in conjunction with an SSD based boot drive. So, with this in mind, I jumped at the opportunity to review the X300.
Please read on to see what I discovered with the X300.
Welcome to Myce's review of the Micron 5100 MAX SATA 960GB Enterprise SSD. This is the first of two reviews featuring Micron's 5100 range – the next will be for the Micron 5100 ECO 1920GB model.
All models in the 5100 range feature Micron's 24 layer, eTLC 3D NAND.
Micron considers the 5100 MAX's closest competitors to be the Intel SSD DC S3610, the Samsung SM863, the Sandisk Cloudspeed Ultra Gen II, and the Toshiba HK4E. We have previously reviewed the Samsung SM863 and the Toshiba HK4E and we considered them both to be exceptional products, so tough competition indeed. Please read on to see how the Micron 5100 MAX stands up.
Corsair need no introduction, they are one of the very few manufacturers that can do magic with almost everything that they make, and part that our readers are familliar is thier SSD's, and they do make some excellent SATA SSD's. This time they went again one step further and released their new Force MP500, their first m.2 NVMe SSD, so lets find out how they Corsair Force MP500 performs.
Samsung's 960 series of M.2 NVMe SSDs goes mainstream in the shape of the 960 EVO series of SSDs.
Today I'm taking a look at the 250GB version of the Samsung 960 EVO M.2 NMVe SSD.
The 960 EVO uses the Samsung Polaris SSD controller coupled to 3 bits per cell (TLC) 3D V-NAND.
Let's find out how it performs in this review.
Doing something new and refreshing on USB flash drives can a very difficult or very easy task, and it looks like in the case of Lexar it was easy one. The Lexar C20c USB3.1 Gen1 flash drive is a three in one flash drive that offers a lot functionality for its size, comes with good performance and a unique design. Continue reading this review to find all about the Lexar C20c 64GB USB3.1 Gen1 flash drive.
Time has moved forward and at the same time SSDs have also moved forward and now we have reached the point that the starting capacity of an SSD is more than 240GB. However most of us were thinking when we will see larger SSD and Crucial with their latest 3D NAND is offering the MX300 SSD with capacities up to 2TB, and this is going to be the SSD that I will be reviewing,
So if you want to learn all about the performance of the 2TB MX300 SSD continue reading this review.
ADATA has released their new SSD, the Ultimate SU800 and it comes packed with the latest that they have to offer, so its time for me to take a closer look at ADATA's first 3D NAND SSD and to find you what the SU800 SSD can do.
The HyperX Predator is the fastest PCIe SSD that HyperX has to offer, with read speed up to 1400MB/Sec and write speed up to 1000MB/Sec this drive can easily boot your PC, so lets find out everything there is about the HyperX Predator 480GB PCIe SSD.
In March 2013 Myce and OakGate Technology (hereafter referred to as OakGate) entered into a joint partnership for the testing and reviewing of enterprise storage products. In keeping with both parties continuing commitment to the partnership, Myce has recently completed the implementation of one of OakGate's latest test appliances – the Expandable Desktop Storage Test Platform together with an optional 4-Bay U.2 Plug-In Module.
We are now pleased to present this review of our new Enterprise Storage Test Platform.
For modern PC's, 16GB of DRAM is becoming very popular. At the moment, DRAM prices are low, so there is little excuse to skimp on an 8GB memory kit for example.
Today I'm looking at some DDR4 DRAM, in the shape of a Crucial 16GB dual channel memory kit.
In this the kit is the Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB dual channel DDR4 (2x 8GB modules).
Let's find out how it performs in this review.
In this review we're going to look at the service provided by VPN provider ExpressVPN. We're going to look at its privacy protection features, region unblocking functionality, usability and the speed you can expect when browsing and downloading through the VPN. About ExpressVPN ExpressVPN has a VPN network that spans 136 cities in 87 countries. The company is […]
Today I'll be taking a quick look on the Netac N580 m.2 SSD, to find out more about its performance continue reading this review.
Welcome to Myce's review of the Toshiba HK4E series of SATA Enterprise SSDs.
This review marks an exciting step forward for Myce as it is the first review in which we have used our new OakGate Test Platform. The new OakGate test bench is a state of the art platform which provides us with the ability to test all types of SSDs, including SATA, SAS 2, SAS 3, and PCIe/NVMe, in one integrated solution. We plan to publish a review/profile of our new OakGate Test Platform in the near future.
The Toshiba HK4E is available in capacities of 200, 400, 800, and 1600GB. The subject of this review is the 1.6TB model – the THNSN81Q60CSE.
In this review, I draw readers' attention to the Myce/OakGate 4K Latency Write Test, where one can see a fascinating insight in to the behaviour and impact of the Toshiba THNSN81Q60CSE's firmware – please see Page 6.
The Samsung 960 Pro features the new Samsung Polaris SSD controller, coupled to Samsung's 3rd generation 48 layer V-NAND.
Is the new Samsung 960 Pro M.2 NVMe SSD the new performance champion?
Let's find out in this review.
In this review we're going to look at the service provided by VPN provider IPVanish. We're going to look at its privacy protection features, region unblocking functionality, usability and the speed you can expect when browsing and downloading through the VPN. About IPVanish IPVanish has a VPN network that spans 40,000+ IPs on 500+ servers in 60+ […]
Following our recent review of the Toshiba Canvio for Desktop, which proved to be popular with our readers, welcome to Myce's review of the Toshiba Canvio Connect II USB 3.0 Hard Drive. The Canvio Connect II is available in capacities of 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 2.5TB and 3TB. It is the 3TB model which is the subject of this review. Intriguingly, Toshiba asserts that the drive can be used as a personal 'cloud' server; sounds interesting so let's have a look…


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Furry pin-ups saving lives
GYMPIE animal lovers rejoice - PETstock has the perfect gift for you this Christmas.
Animal lovers will be able to support rescue pets from around Australia by purchasing a 2017 PETstock calendar for family and friends from PETstock Gympie.
At a price of just $3, 100% of the calendar proceeds will go to Australian not-for-profit organisation PetRescue, giving homeless pets the chance to find loving families.
Showcasing pets that have been assisted by PetRescue, the 2017 edition features a photogenic menagerie of kittens, puppies, a horse and even guinea pigs. Most of these furry creatures have already been adopted into their forever homes, highlighting the incredible work of PetRescue.
As Australia's largest 100% locally-owned and operated pet specialty retailer, the calendar will be sold at more than 100 stores nationally as well as online at petstock.com.au.
A staggering 55,000 copies of the 2016 calendar were sold last year, raising more than $110,000 for PetRescue, allowing the organisation to continue to deliver life-saving services to more than 1000 rescue groups, shelters and pounds across Australia. And with well over 7000 pets listed on the PetRescue website each month in 2016, the funds are proving to be more vital than ever.
PetRescue co-founder Vickie Davy says for the first time the demand for rescue pets was greater than the supply in 2015, with 77,809 pets listed on PetRescue and 89,190 adopted.
"For us, that proves there's enough love to save every life," she said. "At PetRescue, we're working to make pet adoption the first consideration for all Australians looking for a new pet, and funds from an initiative like the PETstock calendar contribute to our cause. Every year we are seeing an increase in pet adoption, and we're hopeful this will only continue to grow."
Produced in collaboration with PETstock's charity foundation, PETstock Assist, the calendar embodies just one of the ways that PETstock supports the foundation and allegiance with PetRescue.
PETstock CEO Shane Young said, "You only need small change to purchase our calendar, so it's a simple, yet effective way for customers to contribute to PETstock Assist".
Every year, more than 100,000 healthy pets are killed in Australia's pounds due to homelessness; that's roughly 25% of dogs and 56% of cats that enter the pound system don't leave alive.


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Believe You Deserve it and allow the trees of success to grow
Creating and living our ultimate lives are directly connected to our belief about what we deserve.
Our lives are directed by what we do, think and decide. However these actions are formed by what we truly believe. I state ..'truly believe' because what we 'think we believe' compared with what we 'truly believe' are sometimes vastly different. What we truly believe comes from what is actually integrated within our subconscious. These integrated beliefs exists regardless of what we think we believe about a thing or situation.
A common belief that limits our ability to create and live our ultimate lives is a belief that is of the opinion, 'we are not good enough or we don't deserve x and y'. Quite simply, if we have this belief existing in our subconscious, it limits and highly influences our ability to create and receive opportunities to grow. Opportunities to grow are abundantly supplied to us, although the ability to see and take advantage of them heavily rely on what we actually, deeply believe about ourselves.
In short, you block your own greatness by what you deeply believe you deserve.
Your true belief is like a gatekeeper that works efficiently to influence the magnetic & energetic flow – to and from you.
What is a belief?
I like teaching about beliefs using different analogies. I alternate between these analogies depending on who I'm communicating with and what angle I'm coming from.
I've listed 3 analogies below …
The EQUATION:
A belief is an equation. Perception + Evidence + Time + Emotion = Belief
As you can see there are different components that make up a belief. Each belief we hold has been formed, to different degrees, with each of these components.
The PROGRAM:
To use an analogy – it's a program that is installed into your operating system. Once installed our brain calculates based on this program.
In order for a person to be free to calculate and form decisions based on, the greatest good of that individual, the program needs to be uninstalled. This frees future decisions from the bias and negative influence of the programs agenda.
The STORY:
I like to see beliefs as stories that consist of a narrative. This narrative houses the elements of the core belief, PERCEPTION, EVIDENCE, TIME and EMOTION. Every story that doesn't serve your greatest version should be rewritten immediately.
How can we change the 'I Don't Deserve it' story?
The good news is, every story has been written and therefore can be re-written.
Example, I am …, I believe … because …, I intend … because
Within the story there will be narrative explaining how the belief was constructed and why it is believed. It will indicate why there is justification (even if there is no sound reason – weak reasoning). It will display at which point you developed the perspective you currently have. At the same time, it will show how you can dismantle the belief.
Exercise :
- Rewrite your story – Literally write a story about that issue, however write it from an empowering perspective. Write it in the present and first person. Write it from the point of view that you deserve (to do it, be it or receive it). Write the reasons to why you do and describe the emotions you feel. Feel, imagine and capture the feelings, visualise when writing. This helps the new story to be integrated quicker and deeper.
- Reprogram your mind – By re-writing and thereafter rehearsing this new story, you rewrite the story that has been integrated within your subconscious. This story aka belief is then replaced with a stronger, richer version.
Exercise :
It is always good to write a separate list of reasons to why you deserve X and Y and why you have always deserved X and Y.
This helps to further replace your present deep, ingrained belief and reinforce the new one.
These are examples, create your own …
- a. I deserve X and Y because every human deserves X and Y
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An event every day that begins at 9:00am, repeating until March 16, 2018
March 12 – 16, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
At Camp Wildflower, children become conservationists, botanists, horticulturists, citizen scientists and ecologists as they explore native plants and the environment.
Activities include hikes, arts and crafts, nature games, science labs, outdoor explorations, and learning sessions with Wildflower Center experts. We know young minds need a lot of room to grow, and the Wildflower Center is the perfect place for getting in touch with nature and learning through discovery.
Camps are divided into two age groups: kindergarten through second grade and third through fifth grades.
$200 for members, $250 for non-members (Become a member!)
Registration is open and space is limited:REGISTER GRADES K-2 REGISTER GRADES 3-5
Need-based scholarships are available for spring break camp. These scholarships are awarded on a case-by-case basis.PAY SCHOLARSHIP ADMIN FEE


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Young Alumni Award
If you have graduated in the last 10 years, you may be eligible to receive the Saint Mary's Young Alumni Award.
This distinction is presented to young alumni who display outstanding achievements that may have earned them regional, national or international recognition through: service to humanity, their profession, volunteerism or community service, the advancement of knowledge, or service to Saint Mary's University.
This award is granted to Saint Mary's University alumni within 10 years of receiving a bachelor's degree or within five years of receiving a graduate degree. A maximum of three candidates per year will be granted the young alumni award.
Selection candidates are considered annually by the Saint Mary's University Alumni Association's Awards & Nomination Committee.
Click the link above for the Nomination Form. Deadline to nominate for this award is June 29, 2018. The award is presented during the One World Alumni Gala during Homecoming Weekend.
Past recipients
- 2017: Harry Ezenibe BA'14
- 2016: Erica Sosnowski EMBA'15
- 2015: Heather MacDonald & Jeff Mitchell
- 2014: Chanda Chilanga and Beth Hamilton
- 2013: Scott Noddin
- 2012: Saeed El Harahali
- 2011: Jacob Deng and Jeff Lohnes
- 2010: Khalid Waleed Alkhudair
- 2009: Jeff Briton
- 2009: Jennifer Walker


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- There are several ways to gzip compress a website.
- Using .htaccess: We can enable gzip compression with .htaccess file. For that we need to enable mod_deflate or mod_gzip. It's pretty simple to work with mod_deflate. To enable it, please uncomment the load module line in httpd.conf file.
LoadModule deflate_module modules/mod_deflate.so
Now restart apache. You are all set to go with deflate module.
Please open your .htaccess file and add the below code block:
First of we set the file content types which will be process with deflate module to compress. we compress text, html, javascript, css, xml and css files.
Then, we add some exceptions. like for Mozila version 4, we only compress text files. And also for IE, we will not gzip our contents. Because there is some bug with compression in those user agents.
If we don't have mod_deflate enabled or we don't have proper permission to write .htaccess files, then we can compress files using php ob_gzhandler function.
We check the "Accept-encoding" header and return a gzipped version of the file; otherwise the regular version.
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Had that happen this morning. But with it came a new plot twist. Something I hadn't considered before, but right now it seems perfect. A direction that could possible make the ending even more convincing. Add depth and meaning. Develop back story and a way to incorporate it.
I love the adventure known as writing.
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Let the games begin!
This mixtape is dedicated to Samantha K who was a big fan of Friday Mixtape. Unfortunately she passed away recently.
Off topic but relevant today: Some of my London 2012 Olympics photos are here.
Don't forget to support the artists and buy some music!
Play Friday Mixtape 154:
Our Generation ft. Ernie Hines – DJ Nu-Mark
Grown Up Has No Trigger (Danny Brown vs Dirty Projectors) – The Hood Internet
Juicy (Galactic Euneverse Remix) – Notorious B.I.G.
Make A Bet (prod. illMind) – Has-Lo
Trojans (Xaphoon Jones Remix) – Atlas Genius
Breathe (Télépopmusik Cover) – New Navy
The Wave (Flight Facilities Mix) – Miike Snow
DJ, Ease My Mind – Niki & The Dove
Perfect World (Rac Mix) – Gossip
Corvette Cassette – Slow Magic
Angels (Theatre Of Delays Remix) – The XX
Been There Before – Ghost Beach
Something About Us (ft. Liz Anjos) – RAC


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Healthy Packs were distributed to students in Scottsdale Unified School District
Several years ago a few community members became alarmed when teachers they knew began telling them about students that were coming to school hungry on Monday's due to their families' limited food resources. The children were acting up and struggling in school and something needed to be done to help them during the weekend.
This need sprouted our Healthy Packs Program, which was founded in 2011 to address the food shortages faced by students within the Scottsdale Unified School District. We provide kid-friendly, ready-to-eat, nutritious food for the weekend, so children return to school each Monday, energized and ready to learn. This program is facilitated among Scottsdale Community Partners, City of Scottsdale Human Services Division, and the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD).
We began this program serving 25 students at Arcadia Neighborhood Learning Center (ANLC) in 2011, and have expanded the program each year to now assist over 400 students among 7 elementary schools within SUSD, including ANLC, Tonalea, Hohokam, Navajo, Pima, Tavan, and Yavapai. We hope to expand the program to an additional three schools by the end of the 2016-2017 school year.
In total, approximately 26% of all students enrolled in the Scottsdale Unified School District are receiving free or reduced lunches during the school week, which may include both breakfast and lunch. Based on the school, the percentages range from as low as 3% to as high as 85% and represent over 6,000 students.
We want to help students reach their full potential and not worry about from where their next meal will come. We are committed to the expansion of our Healthy Packs Program and are working so it will be available to ALL students at ALL schools who qualify.
Monetary Donations – With your monetary donation, the Healthy Packs program has the purchasing power to buy food product in bulk at a discounted price through local grocers making your dollar stretch farther.
Volunteering – Every Thursday morning volunteers are needed to help pack the thousands of weekend backpack meals that go out to hungry children all over the valley. These bags are packed at AZBrainFood, our partner non-profit. If you are interested in donating your time, please contact AZBrainFood for more details.
Healthy Packs were distributed to students in Scottsdale Unified School District
Scottsdale Community Partners works with Vista del Camino Community Center to host the annual Back to School Drive happening this year on Wednesday, July 26th.
For over 40-years, we have been working closely with the City of Scottsdale to develop, support, and expand human services programs for Scottsdale youth, families, and seniors.
Keep up to date on all of our programs and events by signing up for our email list!


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This is two post double decks car lift, can be designed with shared post. suitable for big SUV of 2700kg, Designed for low ceiling height places and home use. Oil cylinder lift, hydraulic with chain drive, safety and reliable, low-carbon and environmental protection. Platform all closed design, avoid oil-leaking. Guiding structure, low noise, stable running.
Centre of gravity inside, high stability. Both mechanical and electricity design for safety, high security. Low noise, no disturbing residents. Wide application range, weather-protected. Easy installation, elegant appearance.
Remote control
Low noise
Lifting weight is 2700kg
The post can be shared to save land, suitable for any places.
Double cylinder design, safety and reliable
Limit switch
Easy operating and installation
Technical Parameters
Size of car(L*W*H)
Upper:5000*1850*1550mm Ground:5000*1850*2050mm
Weight of car
Outer size
Parking way
Both forwarding and reversing
Our service
-Technical suggestions before ordering.
-Free professional operating instruction.
-Ten years guarantee for main structure and one year for wearing parts.
-24 hours technical support by e-mail or phone
-Regular maintenance by qualified personnel can be provided by means of an Annual Service Contract.
-Friendly English software, user manual or detailed drawing/CD
-To meet different user purposes, we provide customized service. Lifting capacity,
lifting height, dimension of platform, color and so on.
1. What parameter do you need to check the cost for clients?
A: lifting capacity/car weight, lifting height, platform dimension/car dimension
2.Could your provide installation service oversea?
A:detailed installation manual and drawing are provided; engineer for site guidance if necessary
3. Is the operation simple and easy?
A:Yes. Just one person could operate the lift by key switch, without any special training.
4. Is the installation simple and easy?
A:Yes. Most of structure and parts are pre-positioned in factory. Detailed installation manual and drawing are provided from us. If the project is necessary, we could send our engineer for site guidance.
5. What's the shipment and payment terms?
A: Shipping:1) Export Port: Qing Dao China.
2) Shipping time: Within 60 days after receive deposit.
30% T/T in advance as deposit, and 70% balance before shipment.
6. How the lift be operated?
There is control key, turn right will be up, turn left will be down. And there is also emergency button for safety.
7. What's the voltage requirement?
The standard voltage should be 380V, 50Hz. Some local voltages could be customized according to clients' request.
8.What is the package and delivery?
Package details: standard export packages
Delivery: 1-2 months after receiving the deposit
As one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of mechanical car parking system, Dayang Parking now provides double post double deck shared columns pjs auto car lift parking which is safe, durable, reliable and attractive. Also offering customized service and quotation consultation, we welcome you to get our low price equipment.
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You are invited to share and learn the newest ideas in transportation technology by attending MassDOT's Innovation & Tech Transfer Exchange for 2017, scheduled for March 7 & 8, at the DCU Center in Worcester.
Are you wondering how to improve both the efficiency and effectiveness of your operations? Are you looking for the latest technology or equipment for your organization? Take the leap forward by discovering 21st century innovations and technologies at the annual Innovation and Tech Transfer Exchange.
There will be more than 30 breakout sessions, where you will have the opportunity to discuss with your peers the advantages and challenges associated with the methods and technologies being presented.
The event is open to all transportation professionals including MassDOT, municipalities, consultants, contractors, vendors and manufacturers.
To learn more, register to attend, or become an exhibitor or sponsor, visit the Innovation & Tech Transfer Exchange website.
The Baker-Polito Administration is filing "An Act Financing Improvements to Municipal Roads and Bridges," which requests $200 million in Chapter 90 funds for local transportation infrastructure projects across Massachusetts.
"We are proud to once again file for $200 million for Chapter 90 funds for cities and towns as we approach the road construction season," said Governor Charlie Baker. "This essential and flexible funding allows our municipalities to make infrastructure upgrades that promote reliability and public safety on roads and bridges, as well as economic development and job creation, and we hope for swift action by the legislature."
Through the Chapter 90 program, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) reimburses cities and towns for costs incurred for eligible transportation projects. Funding is awarded by municipality, and is predetermined by a formula that includes factors such as population, road miles, and employment. This is the third year that the Baker-Polito Administration has filed for $200 million for Chapter 90 funds. In total, since taking office in 2015, the Baker-Polito Administration has released $500 million in Chapter 90 infrastructure funds.
"Our administration has prioritized strengthening the state's relationship with the Commonwealth's cities and towns, and Chapter 90 funding is an important resource in that partnership," said Lieutenant Governor Polito. "In addition to unrestricted local aid and Chapter 70 education monies, these infrastructure funds are yet one more tool for local leaders to apply to their specific needs and improve their communities."
The legislation includes a technical change to allow municipalities to more easily use Chapter 90 funds upon approval of the grant by MassDOT, removing an existing requirement that an appropriation be made by the local legislative body.
"Prioritizing aid for our cities and towns has always been at the forefront during our budget planning process, and the administration has continued this commitment this year," said Administration and Finance Secretary Lepore. "Local aid, including Chapter 90 funding, is key to ensuring all communities across Massachusetts thrive."
"We are proud to work closely with cities and towns to improve transportation infrastructure," said Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack. "Chapter 90 funding allows municipal leaders who best know the needs of their communities to make crucial capital improvements that keep the Commonwealth moving forward."
In addition to the Chapter 90 funding, the legislation also includes $30 million for a mobility assistance program through which MassDOT can purchase accessible vehicles on behalf of municipal transit agencies, local councils on aging, and private non-profits to provide transportation services to seniors and individuals with disabilities. The bill also provides $70 million for upgrades to the Registry of Motor Vehicles' core information technology system, ATLAS.
In one of his first official acts after taking office in 2015, Governor Baker directed MassDOT to release $100 million in Chapter 90 funds that had been promised the previous year, fulfilling a commitment made to cities and towns. In total, the Baker-Polito Administration has released $500 million in Chapter 90 infrastructure funds, and if approved by the legislature, today's request would bring that total to $700 million.
Learn more about the Chapter 90 Program.
Governor Charlie Baker today announced that MassDOT Secretary Stephanie Pollack is launching the search for a permanent CEO and General Manager for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).
Governor Baker also recommended in his address before the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, that the MBTA's Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) exercise the two-year extension of its governance of the MBTA, as permitted by statute. Chief Administrator Brian Shortsleeve will continue to serve as Acting General Manager in the interim and will sit on the search panel.
"The MBTA is showing real progress in its turnaround, from vastly improved winter operations to cutting its operating deficit by more than half, but more work is needed to deliver better and more efficient results to riders and taxpayers," said Governor Baker. "As the MBTA enters this next phase, the time is right for a transformative and permanent General Manager with a strong business background and experience in delivering major capital programming and providing direct service to customers. The unrelenting dedication and talent provided by Secretary Pollack, Brian Shortsleeve and Jeff Gonneville, has steered the MBTA in a better direction, and we look forward to their steady leadership as the search for a turnaround CEO proceeds. The Fiscal and Management Control Board is playing a critical role in reforming the MBTA and we welcome their request to extend their governance to continue the MBTA's turnaround."
Secretary Pollack, who by statute is charged with hiring the MBTA's General Manager, has created a GM Search Advisory Panel, and is in the process of securing an executive search firm to identify a CEO-style GM whose primary focus will be to continue the work of changing the MBTA's culture to focus on performance, capital investment and improved customer service. The search process will be coordinated closely with members of the FMCB, and board member Steve Poftak will serve on the search panel.
"The MBTA now has the momentum to implement changes which will give customers the service they need and deserve and to rebuild its aging infrastructure," said Secretary of Transportation Stephanie Pollack. "A new General Manager and the continued partnership of the Fiscal and Management Control Board will create the stability necessary for the MBTA to complete its transformation into the high performing, customer-focused transit agency to better serve the Commonwealth of Massachusetts."
Chief Administrator Brian Shortsleeve, who assumed the dual role of Acting General Manager in July 2016, and MBTA Chief Operating Officer Jeff Gonneville, will continue their current leadership positions at the MBTA, focusing respectively on the MBTA's fiscal sustainability and day-to-day operations, and serving on the search panel. Shortsleeve has served in his dual roles since July, 2016, when he assumed the role of Acting General Manager.
"I look forward to assisting in the search for a permanent General Manager who will continue the progress we have made in delivering better service for our riders," said Acting General Manager and Chief Administrator Brian Shortsleeve," and focusing full time on the MBTA's long term fiscal sustainability for taxpayers."
By statute, the FMCB sunsets at the end of June, 2018, with the option for the board to exercise a single, two-year extension through June, 2020. Extending the existing governance model for two years will ensure a longer-term structure is in place for General Manager candidates to consider while the search is underway and after their selection.
The Registry of Motor Vehicles and AAA Northeast this week announced license and registration services will now be offered to AAA members at the AAA branch in Waltham.
AAA Northeast already offers RMV services at branches in Burlington, Fairhaven, Framingham, Franklin, Newburyport, Newton, Peabody, Quincy, Raynham, Rockland, Saugus, Somerset, South Attleboro, South Dennis, Westwood, and Worcester.
AAA Pioneer Valley offers services in Hadley, Springfield, and West Springfield.
Learn more at massrmv.com.
MassDOT has rescheduled the public meeting in Lenox to update the public on the status of the implementation of All Electronic Tolling and the progress of demolishing existing toll plaza infrastructure and reconstructing the roadway.
The Toll Plaza Demolition and Road Reconstruction Meeting will be held February 23, 6:30 p.m., District 1 Highway Office, 270 Main Street.
Representatives of MassDOT will discuss the construction progress in 23 work zones, timeline for completion, what to expect as the project moves into the spring and summer months and other issues.
These public meetings will be to receive feedback from users of I-90, (the Massachusetts Turnpike), and neighboring communities and to provide interchange specific information about what the traveling public can expect during 2017.


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Sunidhi Chauhan to make acting debut with short film
Mumbai: Bollywood singer Sunidhi Chauhan is making her acting debut with a short film titled "Playing Priya". She says the experience of facing the camera was "awesome".
"I always wanted to act but never thought that I would enjoy it so much. The whole experience was just awesome," Sunidhi said in a statement.
The fantasy thriller for Humaramovie is directed by Arif Ali, who made his directorial debut with "Lekar Hum Deewana Dil".
"Playing Priya", based in an urban landscape, will release on the digital platform soon.
How did the short happen?
Ali said: "Sunidhi has a thing for thrillers, dark films and twisted characters. So when I narrated this idea to her, she loved it and agreed to act in it."
Talking about Sunidhi's acting skills, the director said: "She was a complete natural. She has given 20 years to singing. If she concentrates a bit on acting too and gives it a few years, she can be a full-fledged actor. She has a bright career as an actor."
Preety Ali, one of the co-founders of Humaramovie, a digital content studio which has produced the short, says they love discovering and launching new talent.
"We loved the concept of 'Playing Priya' and found the idea of Sunidhi acting for the first time quite exciting. Sunidhi has done a brilliant job in the short. Her fans are going to see a glimpse of her acting skills and love her new avatar."
The movie is about a seemingly bored housewife who gets down to her routine chores when the family members are away. But with the house all to herself, she begins amusing herself by having some 'alone time' fun, when suddenly there is a break in and she must do her best to protect herself.


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Gender Advisor - HAI
Fecha límite: Hasta que se cubra el puesto
Lugar: Iraq
Organización: Heartland Alliance International
Organizational Background:
Heartland Alliance International (HAI) is the global arm of Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights, a family of organizations that has been leading anti-poverty and social justice work in Chicago for more than 125 years. HAI's offices in nearly a dozen countries implement programs on a range of global human rights issues, as well as the Chicago-based Marjorie Kovler Center for the Treatment of Survivors of Torture, which serves individuals from more than 50 countries. HAI has significant expertise in the fields of trauma-informed mental health care and access to justice for survivors of rights abuses. It is also an industry leader in access to high-quality and stigma-free health care. Across all of its programs, HAI promotes progressive, innovative approaches to human rights protections and gender equality.
HAI has been working in Iraq since 2004, helping victims of human rights abuses heal and access justice, and providing training and resources to help Iraqi human rights activists build capacity and strengthen local organizations. HAI is active in torture prevention and treatment, gender-based violence and suicide prevention, addressing the impacts of human trafficking, juvenile justice reform, LGBTI rights, mental health, refugee protection, and religious and ethnic minority rights. HAI's team in Iraq is based in Iraqi Kurdistan, but is active throughout Iraq.
Overall Responsibility
The Gender Advisor will lead the team's progress to achieve HAI's objectives and results related to gender, as set out in the 5-year Strategic plan, by leading on the development, implementation and monitoring of HAI's gender action plan in Iraq, with a priority on ensuring the quality and success of current and future programming for women's leadership and gender justice. ,
S/he will support the continued growth of expertise in and sensitivity to gender among HAI staff in Iraq, and directly contribute to the development and delivery of high quality programming towards gender equity and gender justice. The advisor will provide strategic input and advice on gender across the work of HAI in Iraq, contributing to an effective national and local response to gender justice and equity. Working with HAI's Senior Gender Advisor in headquarters to accomplish HAI's strategic objective in this area: to be recognized and influential as an organization that is resourceful and innovative in its approach to human rights and gender as key areas to development progress. The position will ensure that HAI's perspective on gender is understood and shared by staff and partners, and that programs embody HAI's mission and human rights principles. The Gender Advisor will be responsible for providing timely, regular, high-quality technical support to the Iraq office with both new and ongoing programs.
The Gender Advisor will also guide and support project managers in implementing advocacy programs, strengthening coalitions, and helping Iraqi and Kurdish women work on public policy issues. To help catalyze and strengthen women's movements in Iraq she/he will be expected to work at a high policy level on gender justice issues, and to contribute to capacity building efforts within legal, medical, media sectors. Negotiating progress and building consensus with multiple stakeholders of varying views around gender justice issues is also integral to the role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Gender Mainstreaming / Strategic Planning:
- Provide guidance and support to country level strategic planning processes to mainstream gender in operations and programs, building the capacity of HAI staff in gender and promoting programmatic learning processes both internally and externally
- Help promote HAI's policy for inclusiveness, diversity and equal opportunity and other gender related internal policies.
- Provide technical assistance to partners in assessing the strength of their approach to gender and ensuring compliance to HAI's expectations and policies in that regard
- Identify and collect country-based gender assessments, provide gender sensitive data and connections, lead gender analysis when needed.
- As needed, in collaboration with HQ Senior Gender Advisor contribute to the development of case studies of successes and lessons learned, and other publications to highlight HAI's niche areas of expertise and value added
- Support the implementation of HAI's policy to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, in collaboration with SHEA focal points.Anchor
- Stimulate live and continuous analysis of gender issues in the country office and program environment, including partners
- Provide capacity building training and supervision to staff with responsibilities implementing gender sensitive activities
Gender in Program Development:
- Work within the program development team to ensure that a sound gender analysis informs program design and management, and identify strategic actions to be undertaken to improve the quality of program implementation
- Develop scopes of work, project deliverables and monitoring and evaluation indicators and targets together with the country office, Program Development team, and HQ Gender Advisor for gender related grants and service delivery partners as required.
- Research and contribute to the elaboration and implementation of progressive models of women's empowerment, gender justice, etc. in Iraq
- Progressively ensure that all proposals are in line with HAI's requirements, i.e. are gender sensitive and based on human rights, building the capacity of key personal using available toolkit
- As possible, represent HAI and its projects in professional and public settings, and conduct presentations at professional meetings and conferences.
- Support to Legal, Advocacy, and Policy Work
- Support project teams in their advocacy efforts and provide guidance on coalition building.
- Attend cluster meetings and other UN/government coordination venues
- Ensure that trainings on gender based violence, gender justice meet expected quality standards
- Negotiate progress with conservative Islamic organizations/individuals/leaders and build consensus, using an acute cultural awareness throughout such processes
- Map and foster relationships with in-country human rights/gender experts feminist organizations
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Post graduate degree in Gender, Development, human rights or related domain,
- A minimum of four years relevant work experience
- Experience in strengthening coalitions of existing organizations or building new ones
- Familiarity with and understanding of gender-based violence (GBV), gender, and human rights programming in the context of humanitarian assistance in the Middle East
- Demonstrated acute cultural awareness and ability to negotiate progress and build consensus with conservative organizations/individuals, preferably in Iraq
- Experience responding to the needs of vulnerable and minority populations in the Middle East, such as refugees, internally displaced persons / returnees, unaccompanied and separated children, LGBT individuals and survivors of human rights abuses
- Program design and development experience preferred, including proposal writing
- Demonstrated ability to train staff and implementing partners on gender related topics
- Experience in development of output and outcome level performance measurement indicators and targets related to gender equity and women's leadership
Other Competencies:
- Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
- Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
- Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively;
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Cultural Sensitivity – Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
Language Skills:
- Excellent oral and written English language communication skills required
- Proficiency in oral and written Arabic and/or Kurdish
- Demonstrated competency in public speaking preferred
Computer Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems
- Proficiency in Excel, SPSS, or another statistical analysis software
- Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- The employee may be required to remain on Organization premises during breaks and/or meal periods and may be required to stay on Organization premises until their replacement arrives.
- The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited-resource environments
Cómo postular:
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Receive Tax Breaks by Gifting Appreciated Securities
Supporting a favorite charity with your time and treasure is a noble deed. Your gifts to worthwhile organizations support the work underway that makes the world a better place for everyone. So give. Give generously. But know that all giving is not treated equally. Before opening your wallet, scan your investment accounts for any long-term held securities with significant appreciation.
Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds that you've held for more than a year can actually be better than giving cash.
That's right.
For those who itemize deductions, a charitable deduction equal to the fair market value of the stock – on the day you initiate the transfer – is yours for the taking. The deduction maxes out at 30% of your adjusted gross income. You can also avoid capital gains taxes by gifting securities directly. That's a win-win.
Let's take this example.
- You bought stock for $10,000 18 months ago. Today it's worth $20,000. Your plan is to donate the entire amount to a charitable organization.
The following chart describes the positive impact that a direct gift of appreciated stock will have on your tax bill. Additionally, your charity benefits from an additional $1,500 that wouldn't be consumed by capital gains taxes.
|Sell All Shares & Donate Cash
|Gift All Shares to Charity
|Capital Gains (15%)
|$0 (Savings of $1500)
|Income Tax Savings (25% tax bracket)
|Total Tax Savings
Our tax code incentivizes a charitable nature. If the stock has appreciated, and you've held it for a year or more, then transferring the stock directly makes better financial sense than selling stock and giving cash directly. Securities held for less than a year only qualify for a deduction equal to the cost basis – the value you purchased the stock.
So choose wisely when transferring investments to your preferred organization and reap the tax benefits associated with a giving nature.
You can take advantage of the tax incentive before identifying the actual charity by setting up a donor-advised fund. Donor-advised funds can be established through your community foundation or any number of other organizations. They have the added benefit of allowing taxpayers to take advantage of a tax break immediately while allowing unlimited time to identify the qualified recipient organization. Your donation also grows tax-free.
A donor-advised fund can be opened with an initial investment of anyway from $5,000 – $10,000. This fund can be opened with cash, paper securities, or more complex investments like real estate holdings. Most funds charge an annual management fee in addition to fees associated with the underlying mutual funds that should be considered. The fees may be worth it to reap an immediate tax benefit until you can decide how best to direct your charitable donations.
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We were fortunate to be invited to pitch for their printed visitor engagement collateral – and thrilled to win the contract. The brief was to add vitality and key massaging to the overall design scheme. The majority of literature is 1/3rd A4 size which, more often than not, is presented in visitor information racks.
So, as you can appreciate, the scope for adding anything too radical was out of the question. We addressed the colour scheme of the leaflets and added a simple corner flash device which incorporates eye-catching statements – appropriate to each offer. This is especially important when the leaflets are fighting for attention in an often overcrowded leaflet rack.
The museums general leaflet has just been produced.
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When you login to WordPress you should land on the WordPress 'Dashboard' page. You won't need to use any of the links in the left-hand sidebar except the 'CiviCRM' link, which you should click to get to CiviCRM's 'Home' page. The CiviCRM home page would be the best page to bookmark for quick access to the system.
The CiviCRM menus appear at the top of all the CiviCRM pages (the items in the sidebar are for the WordPress software).
The most useful search tool for finding existing records is the little search box at the left end of the menu bar. If you type a few characters of a person's first or last name or email address, CiviCRM will display a list of matching contacts. For example, type a name such as Don into the box and wait a second – click on the correct Don to view/edit the contact info.
Note that the list will include only the first ten matches to the name fragment you type. If you type in a common name such as Frank when trying to find 'Frank Young,' there may be so many Franks in the database that Frank Young won't appear in the first ten results (whereas Frank Alexander would). Try typing part of the last name instead, i.e., Young.
The contact view/edit window shows various types of contact information. If you move the cursor around on the page you will see buttons appear for editing each type of field.
If you click on any of the 'edit' buttons it will open the fields in an editable view.
To enter a contribution or mark a pending online contribution-by-check as paid, click on the contribution tab of the contact.
More to come… this is the bare bone to get you started, but is nearly all you need (I need to write notes on the easiest method for creating a new record).


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– an online platform for urban planning projects
February 2005
My tasks:
Conception, Information Architecture, Wireframes & Maps, Interface Design, Photoshop Mock-Ups
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kommPART* was my thesis project at the Köln International School of Design.
In cooperation with the city planning agency kommunalPLAN, I developed an online platform for communication and participation in urban planning processes. The platform is tailored to suit the needs of an agency that manages projects for different municipalities. It provides them with a tool to handle the mandatory participation process with concerned authorities and citizens.
Together with the city planners from kommunalPLAN, I developed the main ideas and functionalities for the tool. Afterwards, I refined the concept and translated it into an Information Architecture. I created a detailed map and a series of wireframes for the main screens, which served as a basis for discussion with and feedback from the city planners.
The final visual design included the admin interface as well as the frontend with several colour schemes and the possibility to customise the header, in order to adapt it to different projects and municipalities.


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Almost everyday I find myself sitting and trying to figure out what to make for dinner. Growing up in farm country in the midwest, I never really had the opportunity to experience not only many ethnic foods, but gourmet foods. I found myself surfing the internet for something different to cook for dinner. I must admit, that many recipes I would look at and would love to try, really intimidated me. I have tried many dishes over the years, but until recently I had not ever tried any French dishes. My knowledge of French cooking is french toast! I thought about what might be a good French dish to start with. Through out my internet searching I had to keep in mind my family. What would they eat? What would not make them run, screaming from the house, heading for the nearest McDonald's or Pizza Hut. I knew it must be meat, as we are carnivores. My search brought me to a recipe that I had not only ran across several times, but one had recently seen in a movie. I searched many sites and read many different recipes for this dish, most of which were adaptations of Julia Child's. Though, I suppose for beginning French cooking, maybe I was getting ready to take on a bit more that I could handle. After little deliberation I decided if I was going to make a French dish, why not go to the one which obviously was one the best. That is how I decided to make my first true French recipe, Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignonne.
After looking over the recipe for a day or two, I was off to buy the ingredients needed. Some of the internet sites said this recipe was difficult, others said it was moderate. I was, either way ready for the challenge and determined to make this dish, which sounded absolutely wonderful. While this dish was very time commercing to make, I did not feel it was difficult at all. Even though it did take a while to prepare this dish, it was worth every second I spent standing in the kitchen. It was truly one of the most wonderful meals I had ever tasted in my life. My family also agreed that this was a wonderful dish. There were no left overs and now they are waiting for me to make this again, which I know I will be doing very soon. There are many side dishes that could be made to compliment this dish, Julia Child's receipe suggests serving with boiled potatoes, rice or noodles. I decided on potatoes, which I baked with sea salt. The broth in this French stew is so delicious I am glad I decided on potatoes, so that every last drop could be consumed. Another side dish which Julia suggests is buttered peas.
The only real difficulty I ran across was finding the right wine for this dish. I am not a wine person, so it was difficult for me to know what was a good wine to use and which ones would not do so well. Choosing a wine for this dish is something in which, I am sure everyone would have a different opinion on. I found no recipe that stated using any particular wine, other than a Burgundy. While searching for a Burgundy wine, I found there were an over abundance of those. I ended up settling on a California Cabernet Sauvignon. Next time I make this delicious French dish, I will try another wine. The Cabernet Sauvignon did make a wonderful Boeuf Bourguignonne.
I am sure no matter which wine you choose to use, it will still be wonderful. I hope you will try this dish, I am sure once you do, you will agree that is is one of the best things you have ever eaten. Once you have cooked this wonderful recipe, please let me know what you think and if you found any helpful hints in which I can pass along.


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About J. Lincoln Fenn
In Brief
J. Lincoln Fenn began her horror career in the 7th grade when she entertained her friends at a sleepover by telling them the mysterious clanking noise (created by the baseboard heater) was in fact the ghost of a woman who had once lived in the farmhouse, forced to cannibalize her ten children during a particularly bad winter.
Strangely, it was the last slumber party she was allowed to have.
The author grew up in New England, graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in English, and lives in Hawaii with her family.
She is an Active member of the Horror Writer's Association, and is at work on her next book.
About the Name
J. Lincoln Fenn is dead. No really, he is. Which is why I felt okay with stealing his name (let's call it repurposing), although I don't think he'd mind since we're related. There were other choices for relative-name-theft (thanks to the wonders of Ancestry.com I can trace mine all the way back to the cave paintings in France), but I think you'll agree none work quite so well.
- Galifidus Brewster
- Maud Mann
- Lady Anna Vavasour Gascoigne
- Hustin McGhee
- Pricilla Ratcliffe
- Henry II (if it was Henry V I'd have given some serious consideration)
But who am I really? Well that's a complicated question, especially if, as I have, you've studied esoteric buddhist doctrines (all phenomena exists only in the mind, the mind dwells in space, and space dwells nowhere – there will be a quiz later), but essentially I am a writer.
I've called many places home – small, crumbling towns in New England, terribly generic apartments in Los Angeles that were never meant to withstand earthquakes (no, underground parking is NOT a good idea for three story buildings), a haunted house in Oakland built by a noted architect in the 20's (no confirmation on whether he was the ghost), and a wonderfully tiny RV which was probably my favorite life experience ever (nothing like pulling up stakes in Kingman Arizona and settling in for a few months in Las Vegas). I've studied English at a summer studies program at Gonville and Caius College in Cambridge and Japanese long-sword techniques with a Ninpo master. I am trying not to blow through the entire second season of Game of Thrones in the next two days.
Anything else you need to know about me (including my social security number) will probably be posted in the next Google product launch.


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Discussion in 'NDS - Console and Game Discussions' started by Heran Bago, Apr 10, 2007.
Platform: Gameboy DS
LOL, that's bad if a game store doesn't know the name of the system.
Thanks for the info, I hope it's true.
Please be no. 3, please be no. 3, please be no. 3!
I want
Screw 4, who wants to see phoenix as an old dude, and possibly a criminal?
According to the original poster at Court Records, when the DS was announced, Gamestop assumed it was under the Gameboy name and entered that into their system. :S
Anyway, I'm really hoping that this news is true, I just had my interest in the series resparked again after seeing GS4 commercials and listening to the Jazz remixes!
hohoho, that'd be awesome. we'll need another source to be sure though.
If the first two games were reasonably popular (in terms of sales, i know its a pretty well known game on the web!), i would think it likely that they continue releasing them.
Great news if you guys haven't heard...the game is confirmed.
Head to various sites (such as GoNintendo) and check out their Capcom Day news!
Trailer: http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?type=mov&id=18582
Yep. Images here:
I cant wait! I wish there was loadsa PW games. i could honestly play nothing but PW
September 27th.....
play pokemon
We could always go out and catch some sun, have beer and some bbq's
Doing the BBQ tomorrow.
That's one day down... several more months to go
You British actually have sun ?
Hell yeah....global warmings a bitch
This Trailer makes me curious! The Story is going to be really thrilling
Hopefully we`ll get an extra case
I saw the trailer and i cant help thinking it reminds me of a dating sim style :S
hi im currently playing the first PW and i wanna know is this a sequel or a prequel to the 2nd game? thanks
It's a sequel. The first case is a prequel of sorts, but the rest of the game is a sequel.


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Seven Great Novels Set In North Texas.
Don't let that bad high school experience with The Scarlet Letter or Lord of the Flies be a deterrent. Reading doesn't have to be a drag.
In fact, it's scientifically proven: Being well-read not only makes you smarter, but it makes you a better conversationalist, too.
So listen up, party animal: When you aren't attending all of those concerts and hopping about the city's many entertaining bar strips, sit your hind parts down on a couch and indulge in some good ol' fashioned reading. It's good for you.
To make things easier on you — and since we like to rep this North Texas area to the fullest here at Central Track — here's a list of seven awesome novels set in North Texas to get you started and keep your mind on all things local.
Libra by Don DeLillo (1985).
Who shot J.F.K? The Warren Commision said it was Lee Harvey Oswald, sure. But Don DeLillo's Libra explores the possibility of a group of CIA members aiding him. This conspiracy theory-themed novel is bound to entertain; it comes from the mind of one of contemporary fictions most acclaimed writers. DeLillo's been nominated for two Pulitzer prizes for his novels Underworld and Mao II, and he even received a National Book Award for his 1985 novel, White Noise. Do us all a favor after reading Libra, though: Don't go full out conspiracy theorist and pass out pamphlets on Dealey Plaza. Ain't nobody got time for that.
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain (2012).
The Dallas Cowboys don't play their home games in within Dallas city limits, and, yes, that's pretty weak. But, before the Cowboys made the move to Arlington they were closer to the city for which they're named, playing all their home games in Irving. That's where North Texas scribe Ben Fountain sets this novel, which focuses on a fictitious Texas native and Iraq war veteran name Billy Lynn, who's asked to be honored at the halftime show for a Thanksgiving day game as part of the story here. There's more to the story, of course — Destiny's Child performs as part of the festivities, and the Cowboys themselves have a game to play against the Chicago Bears — and all that adds up to something pretty special. As such, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk earned Fountain quite a bit of acclaim, with this debut novel being described as a satire of Americana during the Bush years. More proof that this book is a solid one? It was nominated for a 2012 National Book Award.
The Last Picture Show by Larry McMurtry (1966).
McMurty spent his formative years on a ranch outside of Archer City; he's a Texan through and through, the type that God might have created. He received his undergraduate degree at The University of North Texas then went south to Rice University for his masters. The Last Picture Show is set in the fictional town Thalia, Texas, which is a painstakingly similar place to Archer City. The story, meanwhile, is a poignant coming-of-age tale full of the exploration of youth and small town blues. McMurtry's accolades are reason enough to familiarize yourself with his works. He's got a Pulitzer Prize and an Academy Award to his name, and he supposedly inspired Quentin Tarantino to become a writer with his 1972 novel, All My Friends Are Going To Be Strangers. In other words: If it weren't for McMurtry, we might not have Pulp Fiction or Django Unchained.
Quakertown by Lee Martin (2001).
Speaking of Denton, here's a history lesson for you during Black History Month: There was once an area in Denton called Quakertown that had a concentrated amount of black families living there from the 1880s to the 1920s. Then the Denton City Commission bought the land to make way for a park. In the process, they essentially evicted the city's black residents. This novel is about those old days of prejudice, and there's even some interracial romance in there, too. Lee Martin's pretty legit in his own right, too: He was a Pulitzer Prize finalist four times. He never won, though. But neither did the Texas Rangers after making it to the World Series in 2010 and 2011 and everyone still seems to love them.
The Dallas Women's Guide to Gold Digging with Pride by J.C. Conklin (2007).
I ain't saying she's a gold digger. Actually, I am. She's absolutely a gold digger. This novel's protagonist, Jenny Barton, is a journalist from New York who finds herself in Dallas with a rich set of friends who coach her into finding a southern gentleman with a large bank account. The author here was interestingly once a reporter at The Wall Street Journal and The Dallas Morning News. On the surface, the novel is seemingly chick-lit, which should turn away a large number of dudes and an even larger number of pretentious folks who leave David Foster Wallace novels on their coffee table to impress friends. But our heroine having to endure her friends telling her to hide her Jewish heritage in order to successfully find a suitor has literary realism written all over it. The fish-out-of-water New Yorker in Texas? Conklin gracefully juxtaposes the culture of two economic hotbeds here in a single read. None of these things are heavy handed either. Conklin brings jokes to the table for a fun read.
November 22, 1963: A Novel by Adam Braver (2008).
It's difficult to escape the devastating day that Dallas is probably most famous for. Like Libra, what makes this novel interesting is its unique way of telling the same tired old story. Rather than focusing on John F. Kennedy or Lee Harvey Oswald, Braver follows Jackie Kennedy from her Fort Worth hotel on the morning of the assassination to her arrival back to the White House at 4 a.m. the following day. Along the way, Braver introduces characters to reveal how the traumatic event affect a mortician, a motorcycle policeman and a couple of White House aides. Braver is an author of historical fiction by trade; his most recent novel, Misfit, focuses on Marilyn Monroe's last weekend alive. Clearly, he loves the women in JFK's life.
Strange Peaches by Bud Shrake (1972).
Our hero here is a man named John Lee Wallace, a Dallas native who made a career for himself as a western TV star in Hollywood in the early '60s. In this tale, he heads back to his hometown to shoot a documentary that he hopes will reveal his city's true character. Wallace is a wild boy; he drinks, he smokes, and there's some druggie stuff in this novel, too. The author, Bud Shrake, was born in Fort Worth and got his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University. As a journalist, he's racked up bylines at Sports Illustrated, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dallas Morning News and the late Dallas Times-Herald. Widely regarded as the unsung hero of the Texas literary scene, Shrake packs a big punch with this book. It's a must-read for anyone trying to get a handle on Dallas life in the aftermath of the Kennedy assassination.


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We Are About Relationships
The PRIDE Fund provides support to financially desperate young adults striving to continue their education beyond high school. To date, the fund has disbursed approximately $100,000 while being the safety net enabling over 300 young adults to continue their education. In recent years the Fund has distributed $12,000-$15,000 annually while assisting 20-35 students each year.
"P.R.I.D.E." is an acronym for the characteristics and qualities required of each recipient:
The Fund has been primarily distributed through the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology at Dickson, Murfreesboro and Hohenwald. It is also available at Columbia State Community College and Tennessee State University. Depending on available resources, additional sites are being considered.
A coordinator at each school qualifies the student and the amount of money needed for assistance. Assistance typically ranges from $250 to $500. The PRIDE Fund is unlike most continuing education funds in that it allows a wide range of flexibility. Here are a few examples of how this fund has been used:
Judy was an impoverished but excellent student who, a couple of years ago, at the age of 22, suffered a stroke which left her wheelchair bound. Because her course work was delayed during recovery and rehab, she lost access to other funds. PRIDE funds were used to pay her tuition so she could graduate.
Trent was seeking a Computer Operations Technology diploma. He suffers from a congenital, progressive hearing loss. He became depressed over his hearing loss and was going to drop out of school. PRIDE funds were used to pay for several visits to a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. This got him back on track so he could complete school.
Alan is one of those students you wish you could clone. He wanted this education so badly that he rode a bicycle to school even during the harshest winter conditions. He had a tooth go bad and the campus Coordinator negotiated with a dentist. The PRIDE Fund paid for the tooth extraction. Alan repaid the fund when he received a financial aid check.
Your support of the PRIDE Fund will be greatly appreciated. Please send a check with "PRIDE Fund" on the memo line to the church office or place it in the offering plate. To find out more, please contact our PRIDE Fund Coordinator.